IC Directors’ Meeting Highlights — Thursday, April 28, 2016

Announcements: Francis Collins

Dr. Collins provided an overview of recent Congressional activities and meetings, as well as an upcoming visit by Governor Larry Hogan. Brief updates on the Clinical Center and the ACD “Red Team” report, Dr. Matthew Gillman’s announcement as the incoming Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program Director, and Take Your Child to Work Day events were also given.

R21 Program: Mike Lauer

Dr. Lauer (DDER) provided an overview of the differences between R21s and R01s, which ICs use them and how, the composition of the R21 applicant and awardee pool, and applicant outcomes.